It is entirely natural for people to carry tension in their bodies, with muscles responding to a range of different stimuli, from regular exercise and stress to physical injuries.
Ignoring the signs of this tension can lead to other problems over time, including chronic pain, mobility issues, anxiety, pinched nerves and more… so it’s important to know what symptoms to look out for that might suggest you need to see a massage therapist.
Massage therapy is really effective at helping your body heal, helping to ease pain and reduce swelling and inflammation, with your therapist applying targeted pressure using their hands on the affected areas, helping to increase blood flow and restore range of motion, strength and mobility.
To help you decide if you could benefit from seeing a massage therapist, here are just three of the signs to be aware of.
Neck pain
If you have prolonged pain or stiffness in your neck, don’t ignore it as it could worsen over time, leading to chronic headaches, arm pain, pinched nerves and even affecting your daily life. Neck massage can help reduce pain, decrease muscle tightness and increase range of motion, improving tissue elasticity and reduce joint stiffness.
Muscle tightness
If your muscles get too tight, this can be restrictive and reduce your range of movement, which can make it difficult to go about your day, as well as increasing your risk of injury. Massage techniques help increase the temperature of soft tissue, increasing elasticity, improving range of motion, breaking down knots and reducing swelling.
Recurring pain
Pain is your body’s way of telling you that there’s something wrong so don’t disregard it. Pay particularly close attention to your hips, lower back and neck, and if you have any pain that keeps coming back, booking a massage session in would perhaps be advisable.
